Saracens boss McCall to step down at end of season

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall will step down at the end of the season after 15 trophy-laden seasons in the role.

Mark McCall
Mark McCall joined Saracens as head coach in 2009 and took on the role of director of rugby in 2011 [Getty Images]

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall will step down at the end of the season after 15 trophy-laden years in the job.

The north London club have won three European Champions Cups and six Prem titles during an era of dominance under the former Ireland centre.

Brendan Venter, who recruited McCall as head coach in 2009, will take over, reprising the role he held more than a decade and a half ago.

McCall, 58, will join the board of directors and continue at the club in the technical advisor position previously occupied by Venter.

"I'm immensely proud of what we've achieved at Saracens and grateful for the opportunity to have led the rugby programme for so long," McCall told the club's website.

"I feel the time is right for change, while still remaining deeply involved in the club I care so much about.

"I'm really looking forward to supporting Brendan and contributing in a way that helps Saracens continue to move forward."

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